The German Government, specifically the "Bundesministerium des Inneren" (Ministry of Interior Affairs) has published a 444 page Migration-Guide that covers about every aspect you need to know when migrating from Windows to Linux.


It can be used as a real cookbook and even includes TCO studies and comparisons. It is available from here,, both in German and in English.

Here are the direct links to the PDF's :


German version


English version

This is probably the best and most complete collection of material that you need to know when making the move, and can be used as your project plan.



Made in Germany ;-)